Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Healthy Hippie Trading Co., located in Old Town, Tehachapi, is back to holding events. Their first event for 2024 will be a sonic alignment session using binaural beats led by local musician Thorne Ashton and his wife Kim, who is also a Hippie employee. Binaural beats sessions are different than sound healing, though they do have some similarities. The ultimate goal of both is to produce a sensation of peace, relaxation and spiritual awareness. Binaural beats, however, are not a sound. Yes, it...
The 2024 Winter Photo Contest is back, and Tehachapi Valley Arts Association is challenging amateur photographers of all ages to submit their favorite photos from Jan. 19-28 at Gallery ‘N’ Gifts for a chance to win the $100 Best of Show prize, or one of six $25 first place prizes in the following categories: Landscape & Nature, Travel & Architecture, Animals, Black & White/Sepia, People/Portrait, Transportation and Youth Photography. Each category will also have ribbons for 2nd, 3rd and honorable mention placings. For rules and information you...
I have a variety of antique items handed down from my Tehachapi family, but one of my favorites is one of the easiest to overlook: a 1907 Kodak Brownie box camera. This simple device is slightly larger than a Pop-Tart box and made of wood and cardboard covered with black fabric. There are a few metal parts and a couple of glass lenses, and that's about it. Eastman Kodak Company made these cameras to be basic, reliable and affordable to bring photography to the masses – Brownies were the Model T...
At the Jan. 16 meeting of the Tehachapi City Council, Councilwoman Susan Wiggins announced her resignation. She said she will be moving to Pennsylvania at the end of January with her son and his family. He has taken a job there and she understandably wants to stay close to him and her grandchildren. Susan Wiggins has been a member of the Tehachapi City Council since 2011 and represents District 5. She served as mayor-protem from 2016-2018 and mayor from 2018-2020. She grew up in Mojave and was...
Those of us who live in Tehachapi are aware of its picturesque landscapes, vibrant community, rich history and that it is now on the verge of becoming the next must-visit destination of Central and Southern California. Our town exhibits a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness that is just waiting to be discovered. From the charm of our picturesque downtown, with its museums and shopping, to the wine tasting rooms of Cummings Valley and the breathtaking views from the Tehachapi Loo...
Winter is finally here and in full force. Don't forget that at Karl's Hardware we are here to get you prepared. We are fully stocked with ice melt, snow shovels, fire starters and everything in between. We also have a huge selection of thick walled and large diameter pipe insulation to keep your pipes from freezing. Check out our selection of heat tapes, which work great to keep your pipes from freezing. If you find yourself in a bind and are experiencing frozen or broken pipes, we also have...
Have you heard of the fastest-growing sport in America? Pickleball, a cross between tennis, badminton and ping-pong, exploded in popularity during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as a safe way to socialize and stay active while in lockdown. However, the biggest allure of pickleball has long-been its accessibility. Being easy to learn, low-impact and highly social, the sport has become a favorite pastime for individuals of all ages and skill levels. And with over 900 courts in California...
Delores Strider, accompanied by her son Jim Jr. and daughter-in-law Michele, moved into their Tehachapi home in November. Just in time for the holidays. Jim and Michele lived in the bay area at one time but, now retired, moved to Oklahoma City four years ago to be with Delores following the death of her husband, Jim Sr. In 2023, together they made the decision to move back to California. On their way back to the Bay Area, they made a stop in Tehachapi and decided then-and-there that this was whe...
California Hot Dog for Heroes, a mobile 501(c)(3) nonprofit food service, is proud to announce the opening of their new commissary commercial kitchen located at 20700 South Street in Tehachapi. The organization hopes to share the location as a preparation facility for other local food trucks and as a space for other culinary arts services. The facility is available to food entrepreneurs, chefs, culinary arts instructors, bakers, caterers or anyone who has dreamed of owning a retail food service. They offer an affordable, clean, safe and fully...
This is article No. 12 in a series. See previous The Loop newspaper issues on www.TheLoopNewspaper.com for more information, education and inspiration in how Joyful Life Hypnotherapy can help you have the joyful life you deserve. Joyful Life Hypnotherapy continues to amaze with free workshops, twice monthly. Rosemary continues to reach her goal to promote the truth and benefits of hypnotherapy and offer free workshops. On Jan. 14, at the classroom office at 116 S. Robinson St. in Tehachapi,...
Kathleen Kline, local writing coach, author and editor, is joining efforts with the Tehachapi Cancer Foundation, Inc., to help give caregivers, survivors and current warriors a voice. “I will be holding a two-day writing workshop in which I assist this group of wonderful people in learning to express their experiences in writing while supporting their willingness to speak up,” Kline said. The Writing Workshop is scheduled for March 23 and 24. “I love this idea. I suggested we do this workshop online as it would be easier for all involved and m...
Tehachapi has been yearning for the return of the Wine Walk, and we at the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce that it is back! Armed with knowledge from those who organized previous events and partnerships with the Tehachapi Mountains Wine Growers Association, Discover Tehachapi Tours, The Loop newspaper, the City of Tehachapi and Rancho Raviri Almonds, the Feb. 10 Tehachapi Valentine's Wine Walk is going to be an incredible event! This wine walk will feature local...
We've begun a new year and 2024 is an opportunity to improve the quality of your life by taking responsibility for your own well being. Taking responsibility for your health is the first step, and nutrition is the most important factor of healthy living. However, the benefits of good nutrition do not happen overnight. Months, maybe even years, are needed to take control of your life by healthy eating. The first step is to dramatically reduce the amount of sugar in your diet. People today...
There are more than 100 million cars operating in the United States, not including heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles and buses. Despite the growing popularity of electric vehicles (more than a million on the road today), the majority of these commuter sedans and family SUVs rely on combustion engines, which expel dangerous exhaust fumes. Even the most basic exhaust system is designed to route gases away from the passenger cabin. Advancements throughout the past 50 years have concentrated on convert...
Tehachapi resident John Bell has been a member of the Friends of Tehachapi Depot and the Tehachapi Loop Railroad Club for many years, as well as an active volunteer at the Depot Museum. Every year at holiday time he creates a model train layout that consumes much of the living area of his house. Bell starts constructing the G-scale layout in October, finishing just in time to host a Christmas party for the TLRC. The layout stays up until mid-January and takes him as long to take down as it does...
Sharron Rose Domingo, born in Long Beach, California on Oct. 17, 1942 was 81 years old and resided in Tehachapi when she passed away on Jan. 3. Sharron was one of five children born to Emerson and Fay Ray. Her siblings are Monte, Robert, Lorene, Sharron and Marne. She attended Glendale High School and later operated a wig shop, hair salon and costume shop. She taught art, inspired creativity and mentored countless individuals throughout her life. She is survived by her husband Anthony Leonard...
At their January 16 meeting, the Tehachapi City Council approved a new fence to be located on the north side of the bike path that runs along Tehachapi Blvd. between Hayes St. and Steuber Rd. Development Services Director Jay Schlosser said that workers sometimes run their equipment across the path creating a hazard for pedestrians and bike riders. The fencing will be post and rail and placed one foot north of the concrete path. Openings will be supplied allowing for maintenance vehicles to...
Runners from the City of Tehachapi and the Tehachapi Police Department are asking for the community's support as they team up to participate in the Bakersfield Marathon on Sunday, April 7, with the goal of raising funds to assist the Tehachapi Police Foundation. The team, consisting of police and city staff, will take on the various race distances at the Bakersfield Marathon while fundraising for youth programs in our community. The Tehachapi Police Department is seeking to start several new...
The Tehachapi Strings Orchestra, under the direction of Gayel Pitchford, will perform its winter concert on Friday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at Tehachapi Valley United Methodist Church on Schout Road (across the street from Country Oaks Baptist Church) in Tehachapi. Strings Orchestra will perform "Helter-Skelter" by Robert D. McCashin, "Hoe Down" from Rodeo by Aaron Copland, and "Rio de Fuego" by Frank J. Halferty. Junior Orchestra will perform "March Royal" by Elliot Del Borgo, "Rondo-Valse" by Muzio...
On the evening of Jan. 8, the Tehachapi Mountain Rodeo Association (TMRA) Board of Directors held their first 2024 planning meeting. The group discussed the rodeos and other events they sponsor with the goal of finding ways to make the year more successful. Dal Bunn will again head the group as Chairman of the Board. The photo includes: (back row from left) Danny Primrose, Bob Helfritch, Kenny Finch, Lisa Newman, Amanda Plugge and Ariel Anderson, (front row from left) Tom Tully, Shawn Sprague,...
On the sunny morning of Jan. 8, The Guild held their 2024 board member installation ceremony at Tehachapi Community Church. The new board is as follows: President Joyce Rasmussen, Vice President Frankie Wysocki, Treasurer Shirley Embry and Membership Terry Dykes. Board Secretaries are Corresponding Sheryl Bovi, Board Karen HeHe and General MTG Gina Schwieger. Each officer was officially sworn in at the ceremony, enjoying a bit of cake afterward while they held their first board meeting. The...
Winter has definitely arrived in our Tehachapi Mountains, and in the surrounding valleys. Some people like to use winter as an excuse to stay in and stay warm, others like to get out and be active in the cooler weather. For those in the latter group, today I'm suggesting a few good places to take a nice easy walk this winter – great places to get out and enjoy nature that won't leave you huffing and puffing, and that are easy to get to. One of my favorite places is the Arthur B. Ripley Desert W...
When I was a kid, I loved playing board games and card games with the cousins, and then with the adults as I got older. I especially remember hours of Monopoly with cousin Steven and Chinese Checkers with the other cousins, and Clue and the card game Touring with the aunts and uncles. As a teen and young adult, I spent many a happy hour playing Casino with my mom, and Life, Sorry, S*** on Your Neighbor, Spoons and Uno with friends and family. When I went to college, I was warned not to learn to...
Now that 2023 has come to an end, as your Second District Kern County Supervisor, I want to share with you some of what we at the county has accomplished over this past year, and what the residents of Kern County have to look forward to in 2024. Over the past decade, the county has been impacted by significant fiscal challenges, which has resulted in reduced budgets, difficulty in staffing key positions and fewer investments in public services and amenities. I know the impact of this has not...
Nuwä basketweavers were some of the finest basketmakers in California, a state that historically has been home to many of the country's best basketmaking traditions. One of them was a lady named Rosie Hicks. Rosie was born about 1890 and was the daughter of Luisa (Louise) Marcus, who was the grandmother of noted Nuwä (Kawaiisu or Southern Paiute) elder Andy Greene, who is depicted on the Nuwä mural on the side of the Hitching Post Theaters on Green Street in Downtown Tehachapi. Andy has passed a...
